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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 699.18 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 699.18 and 301.87 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 699.18 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/699.18 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 699.18 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 211,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,059.72/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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